Video 'Expedition Inkanamongo' - In search of the source of zoonoses in DR Congo

25/03/2022

Aktuelles

13/01/2026

Palaeontologists redraw the evolutionary tree of horses

Palaeontologists from our institute have redrawn the evolutionary tree of horses and their close relatives. Based on an in-depth comparative study, they conclude that the first horses appeared at least 5 million years later than previously thought, approximately 50 million years ago.

Wissenschaft

07/01/2026

Promising early results for Belgium’s oyster reef restoration

Researchers from the Institute of Natural Sciences confirm the survival and growth of juvenile European flat oysters introduced in July 2025 as part of the BELREEFS project. The results of the first monitoring campaign evidence a promising start for Belgium’s offshore restoration of European flat oyster reefs.

Wissenschaft

22/12/2025

Black carbon emissions from ships measured

Black carbon emissions from ships in the southern North Sea were surveyed. The preliminary results show that these emissions are higher than previously assumed.

Wissenschaft

13/01/2026

Palaeontologists redraw the evolutionary tree of horses

Wissenschaft

07/01/2026

Promising early results for Belgium’s oyster reef restoration

Wissenschaft

22/12/2025

Black carbon emissions from ships measured

Black carbon emissions from ships in the southern North Sea were surveyed. The preliminary results show that these emissions are higher than previously assumed.

Museum

22/12/2025

Experience an exceptional night with the dinosaurs!

After the success of the Halloween Night for children and Museum By Night for adults, we will once again open our doors for an extraordinary overnight experience!

Museum

21/10/2025

Heritage Challenge: vote for us!

Our project? The restoration of 21 paintings by Alphonse Mora (1891–1977), artist and shell collector, who immortalized underwater life and marine biodiversity in oil paint. Vote for us!

Museum

12/09/2025

Heritage Days 2025

On Sunday 21st of September, from 10.00 to 15.00, enjoy guided tours backstage at the emblematic building of the Institute of Natural Sciences!